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| Xbox 360 Elite System Console Includes 120GB Hard Drive | 
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| From: Microsoft
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $447.18
Buy New from $447.18
Avg. Customer Rating:  (229 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2139
Platform: Xbox 360
Media: Video Game
Edition: Elite 120 GB
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Graphics RAM: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 17
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1
MPN: B4J-00122
Model: 360 Elite System
UPC: 882224390118
EAN: 0882224390118
ASIN: B000OYMSL6
Release Date: April 29, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Premium black finish | | • | 120GB hard drive | | • | Sleek black finish wireless controller | | • | Black headset | | • | HDMI lets you get HD video (up to 1080p) |
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From the manufacturer
Introducing Xbox 360 Elite, the premier Xbox 360 console package that includes a massive 120GB hard drive, a HDMI port and a premium black finish. Xbox 360 Elite also includes a black wireless controller and black Xbox LIVE headset. Xbox 360 Elite has enough space for a whole library of Xbox LIVE Arcade games as well as downloadable high-definition TV shows, movies, music, and more available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Features: - Xbox 360 Elite console: The console is equipped with a premium black finish and an HDMI port and like all Xbox 360 systems, comes with three powerful core processors, 16:9 cinematic aspect ratio, anti-aliasing for smooth textures, full surround sound, HDMI cable and DVD playback with upscaling capabilities right out of the box.
- Xbox 360 120GB hard drive: The huge 120GB detachable hard drive allows gamers to save their games and store television shows, movies, music, pictures, trailers, extra game levels, demos and other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Also sold separately.
- Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (black): The sleek black finish of this high-performance wireless controller matches the style of the Elite Console. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of 30 hours on two AA batteries. Also sold separately.
- Xbox 360 headset (black): Now available in black, the headset lets you strategize while playing together online or trade taunts with your opponents. You can also send voice messages to friends on Xbox LIVE.
- Xbox 360 HDMI cable: New to Xbox 360, HDMI lets you get HD video (up to 1080p) and multichannel surround sound, all from one cable.
- Xbox LIVE Silver Membership: With this, gamers can chat with friends online, collect achievements and gamerscores, send and receive voice and text messages, and access Xbox LIVE Marketplace content such as game demos, HD movies and TV, as well as the best in downloadable games from Xbox LIVE Arcade.
- One-month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold: An Xbox LIVE Gold Membership provides a complete online entertainment experience. Subscribe to this premium service and engage in competitive online multiplayer matches, tailor your matchmaking via feedback and accomplishments, chat with more than one person at a time, and take advantage of unique privileges in Xbox LIVE Marketplace and Xbox LIVE Arcade.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 224 more reviews...
 Love this version November 29, 2008
Quieter than my original white Xbox 360 (got the red ring of death on that unit, bought this one to have something do use until the other came back from the free warranty repair). When the original came back, I was finally able to have a second Xbox to move to my new LCD TV that has 1080P support. This unit has the HDMI out, so easy to hook up, and graphics are incredible. With the white one as a media center extender to the plasma hanging on my bedroom wall, and this new Elite on the LCD in the great room, I'm set and very happy. Black matches the equipment much better than the white one, so it looks good up by the TV and the computer. Games run great and the unit has been rock solid despite the many hours used, either as an extender or a game console.
Not a fan of the new avatar based update, but at least it doesn't detract from the games.
Awesome! November 23, 2008
Just a great system!! Has the games that I enjoy playing. I do prefer the 360 controller as opposed to the PS3, that's just me. So after having the console for over a year, I enjoyed playing it more with the recent games that came out. Not to mention the update on the dashboard. A little kiddie for my taste but the layout is straight forward. Flipping through the tabs are much crisper too.
Overall, a great system to have with a lot of cool features. Xbox LIVE is a great experience to play with fellow gamers online. The addition of streaming movies through NetFlix is a plus. I have tried it and the quality is dvd-like. I haven't bought into the HD movie as of yet since I have a ton of dvd library invested that I just don't see the point of me buying HD-DVD or Blue Ray.
 Ring Of Death in 10 MINUTES November 16, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Got this POS hooked up and as soon as I finished the initial setup the thing bricked on me. Called Microsoft and they want me to send it in and wait 2 to 4 weeks for them to repair it (and I've heard it takes even longer than that). So basically they want me to pay full price for a refurb that will likely take a month (or more) to get back. NO THANKS! I'm returning it to Amazon for credit and getting a PS3. I thought about trying to get another one but I'm not going to take the risk of getting screwed again. Amazon is being GREAT about returning it. I talked myself into thinking that all the ring of death stuff I was hearing about wouldn't happen to me. Well it did and in only about 10 minutes! Don't think it won't happen to you!
Xbox 360 vs PS3 November 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have owned an Xbox 360 Xbox 360 Elite System Console Includes 120GB Hard Drive for over a year and a PS3 Playstation 3 80GB for several months. This review is a short comparison. I prefer playing games on either console over my PC.
Xbox 360
Pros:
- more games available
- prefer the controller (not a major difference)
Cons:
- unable to play Blu-ray movies
- concerned about red ring of death
- produces so much heat that I cannot use it in summer (it is like a space-heater)
- the loud fan is annoying
- there is a fee for multi-player
PS3
Pros:
- plays Blu-ray HD movies
- produces much less heat
- quiet
- free multi-player
Cons:
- not as many games available yet
- prefer the Xbox controller
I generally prefer the PS3 by a wide margin. Unfortunately, at this time, one almost needs both to play the best games.
My suggestion to Microsoft is to include a Blu-ray player, fix the red ring of death, improve the hardware so that it uses less energy & is quiet, and make multi-player free.
My suggestion to Sony is to improve the design of the controller and make more games available.
 Wait for the Jasper! November 14, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is my third XB360. I had two 20GB versions and recently upgraded to this Elite model. My first console died (RROD) and was promptly replaced by the retailer (Amazon). My second console lasted fourteen months before it died (again, the dreaded RROD). Microsoft repaired it free of charge. However, it did not have HDMI output, so I sold it after Microsoft returned it to me. I bought this Elite last month (October, 2008) to have the bigger drive, but more importantly, to be able to use HDMI.
The XB360 offers a lot of entertainment. I do not play first-person shooters, but I do enjoy Japanese-made games like Eternal Sonata and Soul Calibur IV. I also purchase and download various digital content from the Marketplace. Being a member of Netflix, I look forward to being able to stream video content directly to my XBox. The latter feature will become available next week to users who have a Gold membership with XBox Live. You have to purchase a Gold membership in order to be able to use this feature. For me, this will be worth it. I love movies and being able to stream the video to my console will be a blessing. Just bear in mind that you need a FAST internet connection for this service to work for you.
Why did I make the choice to pay extra for this bundle? Because of the 120GB HD and the included HDMI cable. The Pro and the Arcade packages do not include an HDMI cable. I recommend this package to you if you purchase a lot of digital content from the Marketplace. The extra hard drive space is a blessing. The included HDMI cable also comes in handy if you have an HDTV. Now, having said that, most people will probably be happy with the Pro bundle. The Pro bundle is fine if all you want to do is save games and download movies (the movies "expire", so you will have no reason to keep it on your hard drive). I don't really recommend the Arcade though, since it does not come with a hard drive. In my view, you need that hard drive to fully enjoy what this console has to offer.
The newest XBox consoles are being made with a new motherboard and chipset, called the Jasper. Supposedly, this new design is less likely to suffer from the dreaded RROD (Red Ring of Death), which is basically the common term for hardware failure. The Jaspers are designed to operate at a lower temperature and therefore, will have less tendency to overheat. The Jaspers are also designed to be more energy efficient, using less power than the previous models. And, I have read, that they are also quieter. Perhaps the disc drive has been improved, and also because cooler operation means that the fans do not have to spin as fast.
Unfortunately for me, my console came with the older Falcon chipset. My console was manufactured back in February 2008! Basically, my console was already 8-months old when it came to me, brand new! My advice to you is to wait until the supply of the Falcon consoles have dried up before you purchase an XBox. As you know by now, the XBox 360 is notorious for having one of the highest failure rates in a modern consumer electronics product. If you were to purchase an XBox today, the chances are that you will get one with a Falcon chip, not the newer Jasper. Jasper production supposedly started two months ago. But as you know, most retailers will try to move out old inventory first (FIFO, in accounting terms for those of us who have taken an accounting class in college!). If you want to be reasonably assured of a reliable console, my suggestion is to wait until Spring. Also, you might increase your chances of getting a Jasper if you buy the other bundles (Pro and Arcade), as they seem to be selling faster than the Elite. The faster an SKU is selling, the higher the likelihood that all of the Falcon units have been sold off.
XBox 360 or PS3? I recommend getting both. If you are serious about playing video games, you really should have both. I'm planning to get a Wii as soon as they become available here at Amazon.
What if you could only have one, which should you get?
The XBox, if you subscribe to Netflix, you don't mind paying for a Gold membership at XBox Live, and you have a fast internet connection. Also, if you like first-person shooters. The XBox has a bigger library of games at the moment, having had a one year head start on the PS3.
The PS3, if you have an HDTV and would like to experience Blu-Ray. By the way, Netflix do rent out DVDs in the Blu-Ray format if you like getting your movies through the mail. The PS3, admittedly, is a more reliable console and not likely to suffer from hardware failure. So if you do not have the patience to deal with tech support people, you might want to go with this route.
I cannot comment on the Wii since I have no experience with it. But it is selling like hot cakes. Nintendo must be doing something right!
In any case, I recommend the XBox 360 Elite to anyone who needs the hard drive space and HDMI connectivity. Also, the all-black design helps the console blend in better with your typical audio/video set up, in terms of aesthetics.
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